Aggies ink 21; press conference later today

By BRENT ZWERNEMAN
COLLEGE STATION — Twenty-one players have signed letters of intent with Texas A&M as of this morning. Coach Mike Sherman will hold his annual signing day press conference at 1 p.m. today. Class highlights include quarterback Johnny Manziel of Kerrville Tivy, kicker Taylor Bertolet of Reading, Pa., offensive lineman Joseph Cheek of Seguin, defensive back Howard Matthews of League City (Clear Springs), and linebackers Brandon Alexander of Brenham and Shaun Ward of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Alexander, who chose the Aggies over rival Texas, waited to the eve of signing day before declaring a school.